location of the gorse fire in Rocky Valley Cresent , Kilmacanogue, County Wicklow, which the fires servives spent most of the day battling to prevent spreading to nearby houses and a school. Photo: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie

In response, Irish Water has expanded its ban on water hoses from the Greater Dublin area to the entire country, effective immediately on the morning of July 6 until July 31.

The hosepipe ban means that people will not be allowed to use hoses to water their gardens, fill a paddling pool, or wash their car. Irish Water is encouraging people to report anyone who does not comply; they will be subject to a 125 Euro ($146) fine.

Irish Water have been in touch with Cllrs to inform of the hosepipe ban now in place. Here are the details. pic.twitter.com/7e2gkr8LfJ

Ireland’s heatwave is set to continue, with no foreseeable end in sight. Next Thursday, July 12, will see record breaking temperatures hit 91.4F. These temperatures are predicted for Limerick and Carlow with the rest of the country experiencing at least 77F.

The Irish Air Corps reported that they are fighting fires in six counties and that helicopters have dropped around 300,000 liters (80,000 gallons) of water in Dublin, Wicklow, Limerick, Cork, Tipperary and Offaly.